KVTA President and Owner of King Valley Winery Tours
Karen Barber
Karen has been the President of the association since 2021 and is the owner and operator of King Valley Winery Tours located in the town of Whitfield. After 20 years in the corporate sector in Melbourne, Karen chose Whitfield as her home. Karen has extensive experience in community and networking groups.
KVTA Vice President and Owner of Burrows Rest
Darlene Canfield
Darlene and her husband Jim acquired a historic King Valley tobacco farm in 2019, converting a workers’ hut into the award-winning Burrowes Rest. With over 30 years’ experience in broadacre cropping and livestock, Darlene brings deep rural business expertise and a strong commitment to the King Valley community.
Secretary and owner of Lume Studio King Valley in Bakery Lane
Ally McEwan
Ally has been a resident in the Valley since September 2020. She has 40 years of experience in tourism and hospitality ranging from event and incentive travel management, spa management and was owner/manager of Mountain Kitchen cafe in Dinner Plain.
Treasurer and owner of Bluestone Ridge Accommodation
Marty Schoner
Marty's family have owned and 800 acre farm in the King Valley since 1974. Marty moved to the valley permanently in 2020. Marty's background is in construction and property development.